I try to make a point of writing up all experiences where I feel strongly positive, or negative about something, for restaurants, shops, service, software and so on. Recent comments on a thread, and search engine hits I’ve been getting on another, have focused my attention on some of my previous negative posts, so […]
As I was down in London over the weekend, I thought it only made sense that I try and get along to one of the growing number of UK Time Trial events, and as my friends Dave and Sharon were helping out with the 3rd ever Richmond Park Time Trial, that seemed the place to […]
I imagine many runners who take part in races, or read any of the regular running magazines, will have heard about the growing phenomenon that is the Bushy Park Time Trial. A small, regular and most interestingly of all, free, 5km timed trial. Since it’s inaugural race in October 2004 (with only 13 participants) it’s […]
I’ve been genuinely taken aback by the generosity of everybody who has sponsored me for my forthcoming half-marathon run, in aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity. It’s really quite something to receive so many notes of encouragement from so many people. A heart-felt ‘Thank You!’ to everybody so far! My initial target had been £500. That, […]
We popped along to The Burrell Collection in Pollok Park yesterday with a view to seeing The Emperor’s Terrapin. I have to confess I was rather disappointed. This exhibition has been advertised around Pollok park quite extensively. Somehow, I’d imagined that it was a collection of exhibits. So when we turned up and found out that […]
I’ve previously written about my experiences with the west coast mainline, and that it was now my preferred way of travelling to London. It seems I’m not the only person who’s impressed with the new service, as the BBC has been covering it’s success (you need to read past the “upgrade warning” headline) - it’s […]
Twenty years ago, finance in the UK changed fundamentally with the “Big Bang”, opening up and liberating the previously cosy world of finance in radical ways, leading it to become perhaps the biggest international marketplace. The BBC is marking the occasion with a great overview article about the changes, and the state of the financial […]
I’m fed up to the back teeth of flying, having done it for protracted periods of time to travel between Glasgow and London over the last few years. Every week, for a period of 6 months, I’d be up at 5am, getting a Taxi out to Glasgow airport about half an hour later (only about […]
Interesting article on the BBC’s website about the cost of living, putting Cardiff at the top of the list, with Glasgow at 80% and London at 73% of average income going out on bills. I’m not very surprised by this ‘news’ (you can tell it’s the Silly Season) for a couple of reasons: Council tax bills […]
Bits and pieces
All go at the moment, so only time for a brief update: Wedding plans are proceeding well. We’re being cautioned by friends to stay calm as the day approaches, and I think we are managing that quite well. Got quite excited picking up the rings, as well as getting to see the finished product for something […]